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In Toronto yesterday, around 500 Air Canada flight attendants in uniform piled out of school buses and lined up in front of YYZ Terminal 1, standing in silence for an hour, with some holding signs reading “unpaid work won’t fly” and “unfAir Canada.”
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
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Air Canada flight attendants could serve strike notice after midnight tonight

Union representing around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants could signal its intent to strike by end of today.


Air Canada hopes to avoid grounding flights after attendants endorse strike mandate

Airline said it's confident there is enough runway left to reach a deal that avoids grounding numerous flights.


Travel doc info included in WestJet cyberattack, but not credit and debit cards

WestJet says some personal data stolen in a cyberattack, but credit and debit card numbers, passwords, not compromised.


Ontario water bombers dispatched to help fight wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador

John Hogan says two water bombers from Ontario expected to help with province’s battle against wildfires.


Fire crews battle wildfire in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.

City of Kawartha Lakes in Ontario says fire crews continue to battle a significant fire in Burnt River area.


Maritime provinces, Ottawa announce $9 million to help restore regional air travel

Three year pilot program with PAL Airlines to boost daily flights between N.S., P.E.I. and N.B.


Court upholds ruling requiring airline to compensate families of Flight PS752 victims

Ukraine International Airlines legally responsible to pay full compensation to families of victims.


RCMP creates drone corridor along part of U.S. border in bid to boost security

Drones to patrol the border in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba in what the RCMP says is a trial.


Chorus Aviation sees $32.4 million profit in Q2

Halifax company says the second-quarter figure compares with a net loss of $180.6 million a year earlier.


 
 
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Air Canada flight attendants picketing at 4 major airports on national day of action

Air Canada flight attendants gathered for simultaneous demonstrations outside airports in some major Canadian cities Monday as the clock ticked down toward a possible strike that could begin as soon as this weekend. » 
 
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National Geographic to Film Gimli Glider Story for Global Audience

A London-based film crew from the National Geographic will be in Gimli this month to capture the remarkable 1983 emergency landing of Air Canada Flight 143 and the people who lived it. » 
 
 
 
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Evjen to become President of KF Aerospace

Gregg Evjen is set to become President of KF Aerospace, effective September 1, 2025. » 

Planning to fly Air Canada? What you need to know about a potential strike looming

Outcome of negotiations this week could be critical for summer travellers worried about upcoming flights. » 

Air Canada says Aeroplan to change how members earn points next year

Members will earn points on eligible Air Canada flights based on dollars spent rather than distance travelled. » 

Pay hike for military members 'long overdue,' says expert

Mark Carney said government to hike entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent. » 

Almost 30 kilograms of methamphetamine seized in passenger’s luggage at YVR airport

Officers at YVR found illicit drug hidden in gift-wrapped packages inside two suitcases. » 

10th most wanted man in Canada arrested at Montreal airport: police

Fugitive wanted for murder and drug trafficking charges in Saskatoon dating back to 2022. » 

Revenue sharing agreement with airline nets First Nation over $1M

Payment of more than $1 million from North Star Air will be budgeted to improve community departments. » 

4 people die in crash of medical transport plane on Navajo Nation

Beechcraft King Air 300 from the CSI Aviation company was flying out of Albuquerque. » 

US government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distances

Rule would make it easier for companies to use drones over longer distances out of operator's sight. » 

 
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